The bike that has become synonymous with home spinning, Peloton offers a truly excellent all-round experience. The bike itself is an impressive bit of kit, with a solid build, a quiet ride and more resistance that I could ever need. You need the app to make it worthwhile, which means a monthly subscription, but the live and on-demand classes really do deliver the feel of a studio session and I’ve not yet tested another bike that matches the standard of Peloton’s classes. The centre console that comes supplied with the bike is one of the better that we saw although it is still simple by design. This is no bad thing as it keeps the cost down and allows you to easily display your own mobile device or tablet above it and use the bundled KinoMap app for live or pre-recorded training sessions and lots more besides. There is a pulse rate monitor built in to the handle bars and this can be displayed on the console but one feature that does set this apart from some of the other models is that it is compatible with standalone heart rate straps.

Enter the Pro Fitness FEB2000. FEB stands for a folding exercise bike, and this little unit weighs just 16kg, so is easy to carry up the stairs and put away in cupboards when you've finished your workout. Magnetic resistance. This feature allows you to challenge your strength and endurance. The magnet near the flywheel is easy to adjust with a turn of the knob so that you can bump up or dial down the exercise intensity whenever you need to. If you wish to replicate the real-world experience as closely as possible, then a smart bike is likely the best choice for you. This will enable you to connect to apps like Zwift, Rouvy and Wahoo RGT, which will put an avatar of you on the screen in front of you. The gradients of the road will then be translated to your pedals, and you can ride with - or against - other avatars being controlled by like-minded cyclists around the world. This opens up group rides, races, and even the eSports World Championships if you're good enough of course. In addition, if you wish to follow a training plan or a standalone workout, alternate apps (like TrainerRoad and Wahoo Systm) will allow you to do this. Most of these exercise bikes come with their own free app, but a subscription to a third-party app will help you make the most of the gamification available. Sporting a 20kg flywheel that is driven by a strong but smooth actioned rubber belt, the IC300 PRO features a whole host of adjustable components and has a clear focus on user comfort as well as high performance. There is magnetic resistance that is easily adjustable thanks to a turning dial which controls the distance the magnet sits from the flywheel and thus increases resistance the closer it is. We found the levels of resistance to be ample and although you don’t get a set number of resistance levels it is easy enough to set the resistance level and the range of difficulty between the highest and lowest setting is quite considerable.Increased endurance: a few weeks into your cycling regimen, you’ll have more stamina, but you’ll have to cycle for at least 30 minutes per day, five times per week. All aspects of the build quality are excellent. The maximum user weight is 125kg which is ample (if not the greatest of those we tested) and the saddle is very comfortable too and features horizontal and vertical adjustment. The handlebars are ergonomically designed and we found them to be perfect in testing and they feature arm rests for extra padding when needed. There are pulse rate sensors built in to the handles and you can also use a chest strap heart rate monitor too. The spin studio at any commercial gym is usually the most popular room in the building. It is also not uncommon for these classes to be fully booked which can lead to plenty of frustration if you are desperate to join the class and can’t get a space. The number one benefit to buying a spin bike to use at home is that it is yours to use whenever you please which means using it consistently is easy to do.

It looks great, is widely adjustable, and comes with both road and time trial handlebars. The drop bars feature what amount to dual control levers without the brake lever blades, and feature buttons which simulate shifting, while at the end of the time trial extensions, there's an adjustable screen holder that can hold smartphones and most tablet computers with ease. The HFC spin bike is made from a heavy duty steel frame and as such it can hold a maximum user weight of 123kg. Pretty impressive given the lowish price point of this bike and it really does feel stable when in use.Sportstech Elite Indoor Cycle Bike is the best home spin bike on the market because it has a truly heavy flywheel, a safe electro-magnetic brake system, plus virtual workout modes. The unique features include eddy current brake and watt measurement, a pre-installed ergometer, and an included eBook.

Lastly, there is the original, these ' Basic Exercise Bikes' are pretty much exactly the same as the ones you will find in many gyms. These units rarely offer connectivity to third-party apps but will often have a small LCD screen displaying metrics like speed, distance, and time. They also sometimes have an electrical heart rate sensor that you can hold onto. These exercise bikes come in a variety of shapes and sizes from ones that mimic a regular riding position to recumbent-style bikes where you sit behind the pedals. Spinning is generally the most sought after exercise class at any commercial gym so you might be forgiven for thinking that it has hundreds of positives and no negatives. Like anything, there is a balance to strike so let’s start with the good stuff. The IC2 is a joy to behold and even better to use. There is absolutely no doubt when you set eyes on this studio bike that it is a machine of extremely high quality. It looks and feels sturdy and the high grade aluminium frame is sure to stand the test of time. What's more, technologically, smart bikes are more advanced. They use power meters to measure your output and they can control resistance electronically, meaning software can set your resistance automatically to help you follow set workouts or hold a specific wattage. Freewheels allow you to coast downhills, and extra features such as tilting, braking and steering add to the realism and interactivity of the ride. It's closer to the experience of riding outdoors, and for us, that's what we want from our indoor cycling, though of course, we appreciate not everyone will agree. They mostly work your butt, thighs, and calves. Even when you’re standing, you’re only just moderately engaging your core and your upper body.As you would expect, there are three areas of adjustability with the saddle height and distance from the handlebars being adjustable as well as the height of the handlebars. This gives an additional 11cm of height and means those at the upper end of the height range will be well catered for. The best exercise bikes come at a range of price points and will do different things depending not just on how much you pay, but the type of exercise bike you buy. If you find the time passes more slowly with your data displayed right in your face, consider a monitor-less model like this Sunny Health & Fitness Exercise Bike. With a heavy steel frame that supports riders weighing up to 275 pounds, the bike features a belt-driven 49-pound flywheel that has resistance that’s adjustable by a knob mounted on the top tube.

When it comes to the pedals you can opt for the upgraded dual side pedals or the toe clip pedals. Either options work well and it is more a matter of personal preference whether you want to go for the double option. Some [spinning bikes], including Echelon, now provide so much more than just an exercise bike" Jama Oliver at Echelon told us. From live and on-demand classes to scenic rides, home exercise bikes serve up the physical benefits of exercise along with the mental health benefits of an engaging community. Yep: spin bikes are in. The ride quality is exceptional – and without a doubt better than any of the other models we tested with only the JLL IC400 Pro and JTX Cyclo 6 getting close – but to be fair, the IC2 is a more expensive model and I guess you get what you pay for. The smoothness and balance of the ride is mainly due to the perimeter weighted flywheel and this leads to more enjoyable and efficient workouts.

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Although the seats and handlebars are usually adjustable, spin bikes tend to feature a more aggressive riding position – similar to that found on a racy road bike – and one that allows the user to grip in a variety of positions. This is because a spin class instructor, or class leader, will often use cadence (the speed your legs spin), rhythm, body position and, sometimes, additional dumbbell weights to eke out the most effort from a session.